From South Asia to Kuala Lumpur: How Remote Workers, Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Move to Malaysia 🇲🇾
A free live session for South Asian remote workers, remote entrepreneurs and freelancers who earn in USD and want to live and work from Malaysia.
You earn in dollars. You're doing well. But the traffic, the commute and the uncertainty at home still shape your day, and you've started wondering whether there's a better way to live while keeping the work you have.
Roshintha Perera, founder of Nomads Visa, moved from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia's DE Rantau Nomad Pass, using a Sri Lankan passport. In this session Roshintha shares what was done, prepared, and what would be checked first if the process was starting today.
This is for you if you're a:
Remote worker paid by an overseas company
Remote entrepreneur running a digital-first business
Freelancer or consultant with clients abroad
What we'll cover
Roshintha's journey from Colombo to KL, step by step
How DE Rantau works, including the enhanced framework due from 1 December 2026
How income and work category affect which route fits you
What to prepare before you plan a move
Everyday life in KL: cost, neighbourhoods, family and community
Tax questions worth taking to a qualified adviser
Live Q&A
Good to know
New DE Rantau applications are currently paused while the updated framework rolls out. This session will help you understand what's changing and get ready, so you can move with clarity when applications reopen.
Details
📅 Wednesday 25 November 2026, 7:30pm IST
📍 Online, link sent after registration
💸 Completely Free
Hosted by
Roshintha Perera, founder of Nomads Visa and a DE Rantau pass holder
This is an educational webinar. It isn't immigration, legal or tax advice, and it doesn't guarantee visa approval. Every application is assessed individually by the Malaysian authorities.